Japan Wants 10,000 Autonomous Vehicles on its Roads by 2030

Japan aims to have 10,000 autonomous or self-driving vehicles on its roads by 2030. The objective is to stimulate the deployment of technology developed by Japanese auto manufacturers. The news was first reported by Japanese media outlet Nikkei....

Japanese Pick Sushi as Most Recommended Dish to People from Other Countries

Japan Data Food and Drink Lifestyle Culture Nov 7, 2025 A survey in Japan found that sushi was the Japanese food that locals would most like to recommend to people overseas, ahead of tempura in second place. When Japanese people were asked what...

Japanese Markets Look Poised to Prosper With New Government, China-US Trade Truce

Japan may become one of the prime beneficiaries of cooling trade tensions between the United States and China. With a new government that appears intent on supporting growth, foreign investors could find new opportunities in the Asian market....

Japan's real challenge isn't China, but dependence on US

A news program on TV reports that Sanae Takaichi, Japan's former internal affairs minister, won the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election by a runoff vote against Shinjiro Koizumi, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries,...

Japanese journalist's film on rape case to be released domestically in December

"Black Box Diaries," a 2024 documentary by Japanese journalist Shiori Ito detailing her own experience as a sexual assault survivor, will finally premiere in Japan on Dec 12, the film's publicist said Thursday, noting that controversial aspects of...

Japan develops new tracked infantry fighting vehicles with 360-degree counter-drone suite

Documents shared on X on November 4, 2025, indicate Japan’s Ministry of Defense is evaluating counter-drone self-protection on new Common Platform Tracked infantry fighting vehicle and armored personnel carrier variants. The effort aims to give...

Japan’s Nasa Hataoka, Miyu Yamashita share lead at LPGA’s Toto Classic

OTSU, Japan — Japanese golfers Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita each shot 7-under 65 on Thursday to stand atop the leaderboard after the first round of the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic. Hataoka is looking for her seventh title on the LPGA Tour, and...

Japan Music Awards 2026: BTS, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin And Jungkook All Land Multiple Nominations

Full list of nominations for BTS at Japan Music Awards 2026 (Image credit: Twitter/X) Congratulations are in order for BTS and Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook, as they have all been recognised with multiple nominations at the Japan Music Awards...

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

"These residential, community, and commercial buildings represent the very pinnacle of contemporary design, and importantly are true innovators addressing our most urgent societal challenges," she said.

Japanese high school students visit Aberystwyth

Ceredig Davies, Honorary Tresurer of the Aberystwyth-Yosano Friendship Association, said: “His vision was to build bridges, particularly between young people, with the hope that there would be less chance of another generation having to experience...

Japanese Ambassador Michigami Awarded with Order of Madara Horseman, First Class

President Rumen Radev awarded Hisashi Michigami, Japan's Ambassador to Bulgaria, with the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class, in recognition of his contribution to developing relations between the two countries. During the ceremony held in...

Japan's Flying Sports Car 'Star Walkers,' Developed by World Scan Project Corporation, Takes Off

TOKYO - World Scan Project Corporation (WSP), a subsidiary of World Scan Project Inc., has officially began accepting pre-orders for its next-generation air mobility vehicle, "Star Walkers." Prior to the public release, WSP held an exclusive media...

Japan sees growth in its services sector in October

by Alimat Aliyeva Japan's service sector continued to expand in October, with the S&P Global Japan Services PMI staying above the neutral 50 mark, despite a softer increase in new orders, according to the latest report, Azernews reports, citing...

Japan, UNICEF sign agreement to help reopen schools in Sudan

Arab News Japan TOKYO: Japan and the United Nations Children’s Fund have signed and exchanged a letter regarding the “Plan for the Reopening of Elementary Schools in Conflict-affected Areas (UNICEF Cooperation)” for free financial cooperation of...

Japanese ambassador hosts alumni gathering for JCCP and JOGMEC trainees

Japan announce squad for Black Stars clash

The Japan national team has announced its squad to face the Black Stars in an international friendly on November 14, as part of the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup. The list features 26 players who will be showcasing their potential as they compete for a...

Japan’s Offshore Wind Power Faces Setback After Mitsubishi’s Withdrawal

TOKYO, Nov 06 (News On Japan) - Offshore wind power, seen as Japan’s key to achieving carbon neutrality, is facing a critical test following the withdrawal of major players such as Mitsubishi Corporation. While the government is preparing to...

Driving Growth in Heated Tobacco: Japan Tobacco International’s strategic shift

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has set out an ambitious plan to accelerate growth in its Reduced Risk Products (RRP) portfolio, placing a particular focus on the Heated Tobacco Sticks (HTS) segment. This follows the May launch of its latest HTS...

Northern Japan takes action after spate of recent bear attacks

Japanese authorities are taking action after a spate of recent bear attacks. Police armed with rifles have been sent to areas in the northern part of the country where sightings of the animals have surged. A bear cub walked across the schoolyard...

'New faces' can't mask enduring challenges in US-Japan relations

To mark US President Donald Trump's arrival for a three-day trip to Japan, the Japanese and US flags are hoisted in front of the parliament building in Tokyo on October 27, 2025. Photo: VCGThe US-Japan summit will kick off in Tokyo on Tuesday....